Heavy collision in Dornbirn: Five injured after an accident on A14 ascent!

Heavy collision in Dornbirn: Five injured after an accident on A14 ascent!

On June 7, 2025, a serious traffic accident occurred on Swiss Strasse in Dornbirn at 6:53 p.m., at the driveway to the A14. A 26-year-old driver from Dornbirn wanted to turn left when she collided with an oncoming vehicle of a driver of the same age. According to the information from Vol.at , the traffic light was flashing for the oncoming driver, which caused him to increase his speed and drive into the intersection.

In the accident, both drivers and three other occupants suffered injuries of indefinite degrees. They were immediately transported to the hospitals to Dornbirn and Hohenems. An alkotest that was carried out by both drivers was negative, so that alcohol could be excluded as the cause of the accident. The Dornbirn fire brigade with three vehicles and 15 emergency services as well as several police patrols from Dornbirn and an ambulance with an emergency doctor were on site.

injured and emergency services

The injuries of the accident were cared for as quickly as possible and brought to nearby hospitals. In such situations, a rapid reaction of the auxiliary services is crucial. The use of the fire brigade and the police shows the good organization and coordination of the rescue workers in Vorarlberg, as well as reported.

traffic accidents of this kind are not uncommon in Austria. According to Statistics Austria accidents are systematically recorded. The Federal Ministry of the Interior transmits relevant data for analysis of the accident. This data is important for accident research and to improve traffic safety.

statistics and accident research

The spatial distribution and frequency of accidents on streets with public transport are continuously the subject of observation. According to the road traffic accident statistics law, the aim is to provide a reliable data basis that can contribute to the prevention of future accidents. The results of these surveys are published quarterly and annually, which makes a valuable contribution to improving traffic safety.